Step 2: Build the sandwich

While this isn't a completely authentic muffaletta sandwich it still tastes really good. The idea is basically an Italian flavored sandwich, with olive salad spread. It originated at the Central Grocery in New Orleans. This sandwich comes close on the olive spread, though it takes shortcuts on the bread and meat.

Step 2: Build the sandwich

Slice the rolls and put the olive spread on the bottom. Put 1 to 2 tablespoons, depending on taste. The leftovers can be used as a dip or tapenade on bread or crackers (or even pizza). Build the sandwich up with the meat and cheese in whatever order you like. Finally spread a good amount of the mayo type spread on the top half of the roll. The sweetness of the mayo type spread helps balance out the salty/sour flavors from the olive spread.

Olive salad makes almost any sandwich better! And yours is as good as any other I've seen. The fresh lemon juice is a definite plus! Good'un!!

For the sandwich I have a preference for a layer of thinly-sliced hot pastrami, followed by a layer of thinly-sliced hot pastrami. Repeat as desired. ;-) Top with provolone and lots of the olive salad.